Mack 3P Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 What are your opinions of the backup detection devices that you see on the Ford and GM vehicles. Is this a feature you would use or like on Macks? Rigids with a dump or mixer would be ideal applications. Here's an example.Eaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I think it is a good from a safty stand point. The way these 4 wheelers like to tailgate and never give you room to back up Its hard to see if someone has stopped behind you, flat bed or van trailer. A good truck driver would get out and look to be shure whats behind him but I have not seen many "Good" drivers lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 To me the feature on a small car or light truck is a useless annoyance. Though on a larger strait truck or tractor trailer it makes sence as an option that can be turned off. I havent backed into anything yet when driving the strait trucks. Thats because before I back up I always look at what will be coming up behind me so I know what to look for in the mirrors. Having a friend ground guide you is a help too in real tight places. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I think it makes BAD drivers even worse!! Giving them a false sense of security.....since it "wasn't beeping, then I'm clear to go!" Ya, right!Buddy has it on his new F150(std equipment now) and when he has his car trailer hooked up...it beeps constantly when he backs up. What an annoying POS!!! I think you can disarm it, but he hasn't figured that one out yet.I think GOAL is a better option.....but for idiot drivers...there's nothing you can do for them anyway. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I think it makes BAD drivers even worse!! Giving them a false sense of security.....since it "wasn't beeping, then I'm clear to go!" Ya, right!Buddy has it on his new F150(std equipment now) and when he has his car trailer hooked up...it beeps constantly when he backs up. What an annoying POS!!! I think you can disarm it, but he hasn't figured that one out yet.I think GOAL is a better option.....but for idiot drivers...there's nothing you can do for them anyway.I agree, Friend has the same thing on a VW passat and man even with it he still cant park. Like I said make it an option only that can be easily turned off. I wouldent want it but some might. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 to much girl want to drive big truck so they help them. they don't put any gear shift on new blender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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